The way of Jesus cannot be imposed or mapped — it requires an active participation in following Jesus as he leads us through sometimes strange and unfamiliar territory, in circumstances that become clear only in the hesitations and questionings, in the pauses and reflections where we engage in prayerful conversation with one another and with him.

It is not easy to convey a sense of wonder, let alone resurrection wonder, to another. It’s the very nature of wonder to catch us off guard, to circumvent expectations and assumptions. Wonder can’t be packaged, and it can’t be worked up. It requires some sense of being there and some sense of engagement.

The Bible makes it clear that every time that there is a story of faith, it is completely original. God's creative genius is endless.

Stories are verbal acts of hospitality.

Good poetry survives not when it is pretty or beautiful or nice but when it is true: accurate and honest.

Growing up involves the work of the Holy Spirit forming our born-again spirits into the likeness of Christ

Unlike mere action, prayer is not subject to immediate evaluation or verification. If we are addicted to "results" we will quickly lose interest in prayer.